Allendale - Celery Farm - A 107 acre nature preserve located on Franklin Turnpike. For information contact the Fyke Nature Association, PO Box 141, Ramsey, NJ 07446 or send them an E-mail at Fykenature@aol.com. A great spot to see Egrets, Herons, Osprey, Ducks, Geese, Sparrows and over 200 other bird species! Fyke's new web page is located at http://www.fykenature.org/. Visit "The Celery Farm and Beyond Blog"

Bernardsville Sherman Hoffman Sanctuaries - New Jersey Audubon 908-766-5787 A beautiful preserve located at the headwaters of the Passaic River. Diverse habitat supports many resident species along with many migrants. April and May are stunning months as waves of colorful warblers stop over on their migration north. Facilities include a bookstore, marked trail system and many programs throughout the year. A dozen feeders just outside the bookstores window makes even the coldest of winter days interesting. The Sanctuary is open daily except Monday. New Jersey Audubon's web site is located at http://www.njaudubon.org/

Cape May County Zoo - “The African Savannah has 30 acres of plains type habitat where giraffes, zebra, and African antelopes roam freely. Walk out on a boardwalk and see them safely from a distance”. No fences in this area. Bring a long lens. More info from the Cape May Times.View in Google Maps

Lyndhurst - Hackensack Meadowlands Environmental Center - Located in the meadowlands on the site of a former landfill. The park is situated in a tidal marsh area and provides several types of wetland habitat. You will be amazed at the diversity of wildlife just a few hundred feet from the NJ Turnpike and view of the New York City skyline. Several marked trails offer nature walks through a variety of habitat. A popular option is to start at the parking lot and walk around the marsh on a special walkway. In addition, there's an environmental museum that opens most days. 201-460-1700. Visit the "Meadowlands Blog" for more events & wildlife sightings.